Psychological Stress and Coping Mechanism among Iraqi Mothers of Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Relationship between Psychological Stress and Coping Strategies
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Objective: Mothers of neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) experience various stressors, making effective coping strategies essential. The current study aims to assess stress levels and the effectiveness of coping strategies among Iraqi mothers of neonates admitted to a NICU.
Methods and Materials: This descriptive correlational study utilized a convenience sample of 120 mothers at NICUs in Babylon Hospitals, Al-Hilla City, Iraq. The study employed the Parental Stress Scale (PSS: NICU) and the Brief-COPE questionnaire to measure stress levels and coping responses.
Findings: Among the 120 participants, the majority were aged 25 or younger, with most mothers experiencing moderate stress levels in the NICU environment. A significant positive correlation was found between stress levels and certain coping strategies and between stress and demographic factors like education and income (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Findings suggest that maternal stress levels correlate significantly with demographic factors (e.g., education, occupation) and coping strategies, underscoring the need for targeted support interventions in NICU settings.
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